I am extremely inexperienced with Photoshop and always intimidated by the interface.

Currently, I am looking for a way to place a virtual spotlight on someone's face in a black and white photograph.

I was unable to find an easy way to do this. Is there one? If not, how can it be done?

Thanks to anyone who can help, in advance.

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Well, if you don't want the actual light beam, just the effect, maybe you could try selecting your brush, then setting the width to whatever you want, and maybe the color to white with around 20~30% opacity. Not sure if this is what you want, and I hope that you can understand it. If not, just ask.

Well, if you don't want the actual light beam, just the effect, maybe you could try selecting your brush, then setting the width to whatever you want, and maybe the color to white with around 20~30% opacity. Not sure if this is what you want, and I hope that you can understand it. If not, just ask.

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